US can pursue 'reckless' drone flyers, panel rules


  • TECH
  • Thursday, 20 Nov 2014

STAMP OF APPROVAL: A US government agency has given the nod to authorities going after small drone operators if deemed to be flying the drones in a reckless manner.

WASHINGTON: US aviation authorities are allowed to pursue small drone operators suspected of operating their radio-controlled devices in a reckless manner, a US government agency ruled. 

The decision by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is the latest chapter in an ongoing legal battle between a Swiss drone entrepreneur based in Hong Kong and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). 

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